Established in 2021, UAV focuses on investing in startups developing technologies in aerospace, next-generation air traffic control and aviation infrastructure, energy transition and AI-driven travel innovation.

Andrew is Head of UAV and leads Corporate Development for United. Embracing United’s “change the unchangeable” philosophy, UAV strives to “think the unthinkable” in evaluating opportunities for richer customer engagement, improved operational efficiency and differentiated services to a brand loyal customer base. Prior to joining United, Andrew was an investment banker at Lazard for 15 years advising airline and energy clients on evaluating strategic alternatives, including transaction execution for M&A, restructuring and capital raises. Andrew started his career at Credit Suisse as an Analyst after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Managerial Studies from Rice University.

Mukul is a Managing Partner of UAV and leads the UAV Sustainable Flight Fund. Prior to joining United in 2023, Mukul spent a decade in investment banking focused on M&A, capital markets and restructuring at JPMorgan, Moelis & Company and Houlihan Lokey and 6 years as an investor at Carlson Capital focused on capital structure arbitrage, special situations, and distressed credit. Mukul has a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas and began his career as a commercial airline pilot for US Airways Express and Aloha Island Air.

Sam is Director of Communications and Investor Relations for UAV. Previously, Sam spent a decade working in various political roles across the country and in Washington D.C.

Ari is Managing Counsel at United where he advises UAV and United’s Corporate Development group. Prior to joining United Airlines, he worked at Bird Global, where he advised the company on corporate and commercial matters. Ari started his career at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, where he advised clients on mergers and acquisitions, debt financings and general corporate matters. Ari received a B.A. in Public Policy from Duke University and a J.D. from Columbia Law School.

Andrew is a Principal at UAV and a founding member of the UAV Sustainable Flight Fund team. At UAV, he focuses on investments at the intersection of startup innovation and United’s operational needs as well deploying capital into lower carbon technologies. Previously at United, Andrew worked in Corporate Development and Financial Planning & Analysis, driving business case development for initiatives including regional airline acquisitions, commercial strategy, and airport infrastructure. Prior to United, he spent over a decade at McMaster-Carr, where he led operations, logistics and supply chain teams. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BA from Carleton College.

Stan is a Principal at UAV where his primary responsibilities include the development of Advanced Air Mobility operating concepts, and evaluation of venture investment opportunities in the airframe and airline technology sectors. Stan also focuses on Corporate Development initiatives for United Airlines. Previously, he worked on United’s international route planning team where he was responsible for capacity strategy and new route launches in the transatlantic geography. Prior to joining United in 2019, Stan spent 7 years on Wall Street, which includes experience as a high yield debt analyst for New York Life’s investment management subsidiary covering the aerospace & defense and airline sectors and leveraged finance at Credit Suisse. Stan received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston University with a minor in Political Science.

Zain is a Senior Associate at UAV, where he focuses on Technology and Aerospace investments. Previously, he worked in Transportation Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley in New York, covering the aviation, logistics, and travel sectors. Before Morgan Stanley, he worked at Reneo, a Seed-stage Real Estate asset transformation startup in Hamburg, Germany. He earned his B.A at Columbia University in Economics-Mathematics, with a Minor in German Literature.

Nancy is a Senior Associate at UAV, where she focuses on Technology and Aerospace investments. Previously, she worked in the Technology & Communications Investment Banking group at Citi, covering sectors including e-commerce, travel tech, and telecom. She holds a B.A. in Economics and Music, with a Minor in Statistics, from the University of Chicago.

Nick is a Senior Associate on UAV Sustainable Flight Fund, where he helps execute all aspects of the fund’s investment activities. Previously, he worked in energy investment banking at Houlihan Lokey, advising on restructurings, M&A, and capital raises. Nick holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from McGill University.

Sam is a Senior Associate at UAV, where he focuses on Technology and Aerospace investments. Previously, he worked in Technology Investment Banking at Stifel, covering networking, data storage, and IoT, and as a Communications Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he oversaw planning, maintenance, and security of radio and data networks. He earned his MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and his BBA at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Scott is a United Airlines test pilot, where he flies all six aircraft types.  With his aerospace and engineering experience and knowledge, Scott leads technical due diligence for UAV, particularly for advanced aviation investment opportunities, including airframe and engine designs, OEMs and alternative propulsion. As a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, Scott retired in 2017 after a career as an experimental test pilot where he flew over 50 aircraft types in combat, test, and commercial roles, with prior leadership positions at the Pentagon and DARPA focused on autonomy and AI.
He holds a bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering and a master's in National Strategy and is a Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School.

Chris has spent over a decade in various manufacturing and business roles, spanning the chemicals, industrial biology, and nutrition industries at both Fortune 500s and start-ups. He began his career at DuPont as process engineer, eventually transitioning into product management. After business school he joined Nature’s Fynd, an alternative protein startup, where he focused on technology scaleup and commercial development. He has a BS in Chemical Engineering from Rowan University, MS in Biochemical Engineering from Villanova, and an MBA from the University of Chicago.